Academy building will turn orange for Orange the World

On 25 November, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Academy building will light up orange. This is part of the international Orange the World campaign, the United Nations campaign that is committed to fighting violence against women and girls. The aim of the campaign is to ask everyone to openly support the fight against violence.

The Municipalities' turn for action

The campaign theme for 2025 is “The municipalities' turn: Safe, Everywhere, Always.” In anticipation of the 2026 municipal elections, the organization wants to encourage local action so that everyone can feel safe everywhere.

Where can you go for help?

Are you yourself a victim of violence, intimidation, or another unpleasant incident? Or have you witnessed something that you think goes too far? If so, there is always somewhere you can go for help at the UG.

Read more

At the UG, researchers are conducting in-depth studies into gender, violence, and the position of women and girls in society. Read a number of interviews about their work below.

• Janet Fuller on wife beaters and the influence of language

• Julie Karsten on the influence of abuse on later partner choice

• Martina Althof on femicide and the role of gender in violence

• Barbara Postema on how women are portrayed in comics and ‘fridging’